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Father R.V. Baylon, S.J. pronounced his final vows on Saturday morning, accompanied by close friends and family.
Hillian reporter Cale Finta takes you inside the new-look at Mckinny’s, including some of the new menu items.
The men’s soccer team is off to its best start in history. Matthew LaBorde gives you a look at the team and its success.
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New smoking ordinance for Mobile SHC Residence Life changes -
Law takes effect Oct. 1 in downtown bars, parks, parking lots and public sidewalks.
By MariahHOLLIDAY Staff Reporter
Mobile’s City Council unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in public places in downtown Mobile as of Oct. 1. The ordinance places a ban on smoking on public sidewalks downtown, bars that allow entry to persons under the age of 21, city-owned parks and parking lots. According to the City Council of Mobile, the ordinance serves to guarantee the right of nonsmokers, recognize the need to breathe smoke free air and protect the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment. The city council has held public meetings, in which several citizens have voiced their complaints about the city’s smoking regulations. Many studies have found that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory infection and even premature death in children and adults. Taking into consideration the unhappiness of citizens with the smoking regulations and the findings of the studies, the City Council of Mobile concluded that secondhand smoke is a danger to health, a form of air pollution and a public nuisance. The ordinance has faced much opposition from citizens. Some question how the ordinance will be enforced, especially during big events such as BayFest and Mardi Gras parades. “I don’t think the ordinance has been thought all the way through. I don’t understand how it is illegal to smoke on the sidewalk, but is legal to smoke in the street which may only be few steps away from
the sidewalk,” said senior Christina Watson, who is a
non-smoker. A Spring Hill College staff member, who is a smoker, said, “As a taxpaying citizen, I feel that my personal rights are being invaded.” Many citizens believe there should be designated areas for smokers to exercise their right without harming or bothering anyone else. “I don’t smoke in crowds and try to walk away as far as possible from people while I am smoking. I just feel there should be more freedom on smoking where there are no walls,” the staff member added. While the staff member felt that the council was going overboard by banning smoking on sidewalks, she agreed with the ordinance banning smoking in restaurants and public facilities. Any person found guilty of breaking this ordinance will face penalties. At the discretion of the judge, one could be fined $70 plus court costs, assigned community service for up to six months or even face imprisonment. Any person that owns, manages or operates a public place who is found in contempt of this ordinance will face a $100 fine for the first violation. The fine for the second violation within a year is $200, and $500 for every other violation occurring within one year. Council members admitted that the ordinance is not perfect. Councilor Fred Richardson stated that the “ordinance wasn’t something designed to please everyone.” Councilwoman Gina Gregory continued, “We want to make this ordinance work and it will change over time. To improve this ordinance will take input from the people.”
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By CaleFINTA Staff Reporter
the Residence Life staff and Dan Roberts is in the process of hiring an Area Coordinator for the Residence Life has undergone a Fairways, Walsh and Mobile Hall. multitude of changes for the 2012 “I don’t want to hire just Fall Semester, welcoming in the anybody,” he said. “I’m not going new Director of Residence Life, to just hire a body to fill a space. I Dan Roberts, and introducing a want someone who is going to be a number of changes to residence good fit for this campus.” halls. Roberts, originally from Roberts hopes to hire a new New York, came to Spring Hill Area Coordinator by the beginning in early August and is still getting of November. In the meantime, acclimated to the campus life. he has asked the third year veteran “The thing I’ve noticed about Resident Assistants to step up and students is the respect they take on some of the duties that show,” he said. “They respect would traditionally be taken care this institution and their privilege of by the Area Coordinator. These to be here. They take pride in duties involve placing work orders themselves, which is reflective of and organizing campus programs. the way that Roberts The thing I’ve noticed also said Spring Hill takes pride in about students is the that the its campus.” relationship respect they show. between Along with the new Residence They respect their director of Life and institution and their Public Residence Life, there have has privilege to be here. Safety been several improved significant changes to residence dramatically by increasing halls. The most noteworthy change interaction and creating a in housing is the campus-wide symbiotic relationship that wireless internet, which is still maximizes student safety and being tweaked to provide optimal improves conduct. access to all residence halls and This semester has gotten off to a academic buildings. hectic start, but Roberts applauds The fire safety systems in Toolen the jobs that the residence life and O’Leary have been updated, staff has done, especially the and the identification card swipe Resident Assistants. entry system has been added to “I am very impressed with the almost every residence hall. This is RAs this year,” he said. “They have part of an effort to make Spring faced unprecedented challenges Hill campus a safer environment. with the hurricane. We had 700 The new card swipe system students staying on campus during will give the school more control the hurricane, and we had to over who has access to residence prepare for things that we really halls during breaks, and will help had no precedent or set plan for, monitor student conduct. like taking food to the residence New Hall has new mattresses, halls.” and most residence halls have Roberts gives a lot of credit completely new washing machines to Assistant Vice President of and dryers. The new laundry Student Affairs Margarita Perez machines are connected to the and Area Coordinator Adam LaundryView system, which allows Bernot for training the RAs, and students to check online for empty for the previous Residence Life washers and dryers and receive text staff for RA selection process. alerts once their clothes are dry. “All 35 of the RAs we have this Several changes to housing have year, any one of them is just as occurred and there are still more good as the best RA I’ve had at the changes to come. Ariel Leary, previous schools I’ve worked for,” the new Area Coordinator for he said. “I trust any of them to Toolen and O’Leary, has joined handle a situation properly.”
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SHC welcomes new service and justice committee By BrandyJONES Design Editor
Campus Ministry is setting up a committee to plan more service and justice projects. “We want to set up a committee so that students who are interested in service and justice can come to this committee and help us plan these events,” said Colleen Lee of Campus Ministry. There will be a meeting for students interested in being on the committee on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Two years ago, Campus Ministry was invited to attend the Campus Ministry Leadership Institute held at St. Joe’s University in Philadelphia, Pa. A group from Spring Hill went and Campus Ministry was asked to put a person on the institute’s leadership team. Billy Kavula is now on the leadership team now for this conference. “This past summer we went
we bring those service efforts of Humanity build on Oct. 27 in to Missouri for the Leadership different organizations and people the Hillsdale community, asking Conference and what this questions such as: why is the together,” said Lee. conference is about is learning “We don’t want to just have the project needed ,and what are the about Campus Ministry on issues in the local area that make service, we want to bring some campus. And part of that is kind of justice aspect to it as well poverty such a problem? creating a project to bring back to so that it resembles more of our According to Lee, one of the campus. So Kate Frederic, Lizzy first big service projects Fahey and Marie Booth We don’t want to just have is the “Alabama Coastal were the three campus the service, we want to bring Cleanup” on Sept. 15. It leaders that we chose to go will take place in Bayou to this conference with us some kind of justice aspect to La Batre, Ala. Lee said and from that conference it as well so that it resembles that a couple of days came the service and before the project, there justice committee that we more of our mission statewill be environmental are working on this year,” ment of service and justice and sustainability facts said Lee. around the campus. Lee said that the leaders for life. “It is so that we are and the student leaders thinking about our environment started to ask themselves how they mission statement of service and and then on Saturday when we go can make a community that would justice for life,” said Lee. Lee said that they want to make to do the coastal cleanup we are plan service and justice activities actually doing something to help for the whole campus and how sure that while there is a service our environment. So that we are they can bring together campus aspect to the projects, that those combining justice and service,” involved are asking justice related organizations, residence halls and said Lee. all kinds of groups that are taking questions as well. Students are The Coastal Cleanup is a part in service work. encouraged to reflect on the statewide project where volunteers “We asked ourselves how can justice aspect of the Habitat for
go to the shoreline and clean up the area. The tagline for the project is: “Get the trash out of the splash.” There is a voter registration drive on Sept. 17 through 24. According to Lee, it is part of a week long justice week that the Campus Ministry is planning. On Oct. 30 there will be a second annual Craft Fair and Fair Trade Café to benefit the International Service and Immersion program. The Craft Fair and Fair Trade Café will involve local businesses who sell fair trade items to have a café during lunchtime. There will also be a display on how fair trade impacts local farmers, workers and businesses. Throughout November Campus Ministry will be collecting supplies for Christmas on the Hill families. To inquire about a project or sign up for the committee, contact Colleen Lee at cflee@shc.edu.
Spring Hill Public Safety: trained EMT responders
Over the summer the Public Safety officers completed the Emergency Medical Responder training. The patrol officers are now trained with the same skills as an EMT. According to Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety and Security, the officers are in the current process of taking the National Emergency Medical Responder tests. “What we’ll be able to do with that is we will be able to apply very advanced first aid such as CPR and we will be able to supply oxygen,” said Warren. Warren says that the Public Safety officers will start writing tickets on Monday, Sept. 17. “We will be strict about things such as registration, handicap parking and fire lane parking,” said Warren. The vehicle registration page can be found on the Public Safety page in BadgerWeb. According to Warren, the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) programs are going well. There is a RAD kids program in discussion. The campus has had a number of incidents involving illegal substances this semester. “We have had a lot of alcohol and marijuana on campus this year,” said Warren. According to Warren, Student Affairs
handles the alcohol incidents while the Mobile Police Department handles the marijuana incidents. The new emergency alert system, RAVE, is in full effect, as students were notified during Hurricane Isaac. Warren said that in order to close the campus down, a few things must first be considered. Where is the predicted path of the storm? What will its impact be on the local area and the college campus? What is the predicted strength and wind speed of the storm? The Laptop Registration Program implemented last semester will continue into this semester. Warren said that there has been an incident on campus where a laptop was stolen. “That laptop has been recovered. The victim has filed charges against the suspect, who is not a student,” said Warren. He will be meeting with a detective to discuss the incident on Monday, Sept. 10. Warren explained that it is important for students to register their laptops to discourage such an incident. The Laptop Registration page can be found on the Public Safety page in BadgerWeb. The link allows for the registration of not only laptops, but also bicycles and anything of value.
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Left: Baylon professes vows in his native language. Right: Baylon with family at celebratory luncheon.
| NEWS
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Baylon professes final vows at St. Joseph Chapel By LindseyFRECHOU Student Editor
The Spring Hill College community witnessed the profession of final vows of Rev. Rafael Baylon, S.J. on Sept. 8 at St. Joseph Chapel. The Very Rev. Mark Lewis, S.J. celebrated the Mass and the other Jesuits of the Spring Hill community and priests from the area stood on the altar in support. Baylon’s family, friends, students and colleagues filled the pews, all eager to congratulate him and thank him for the impact he has had on their lives. Baylon’s father traveled from the Philippines to attend the celebration, as well as extended family from California. “The chapel was certainly filled with a lot of Filipino friends,” said Rev. Marvin Kitten, S.J. “And of course at the reception more than half of the food was provided by the Filipino community which was excellent,” he added. The celebration had many other influences from Baylon’s home in the Philippines, including the profession of vows in his native language and a song sung by the Filipino community he celebrates mass for each month. “The song is entitled ‘Yours Alone.’ It is about a person’s decision to observe poverty, chastity and obedience as he offers himself completely to God for the rest of
his life. Nothing else matters so long as he is five or six years one goes to what you could carrying out God’s will in his life,” explained call finishing school. Then you can request to pronounce your final vows,” he explained. Baylon. The song, with its upbeat guitar After the completion of their two-year accompaniment and many harmonies, novitiate, Jesuits take “simple vows” in which they promise to be chaste, obedient, brought Baylon to tears at the Mass which poor and enter into the Society of Jesus. touched the hearts of those who attended. In an article written in America magazine “The song by his friends was really cool. Obviously I had never heard it before and on the Jesuit process, James Martin, S.J. didn’t think much of it until Father was explained that “it’s an offering to God, which we hope will be confirmed. ‘As you getting emotional. His tears showed how happy he I can see he acts with love. have freely given me the desire was and how Though quiet, that love is blessed he to make this offering,’ we say was to have unmistakably present. Just in first vows, ‘so so many loved listen to the way he talks. may you also give ones taking part in his final me the abundant For me, he’s been a guide. vows. It was grace to fulfill it.’” a wonderful Martin wrote that once the Jesuit takes his thing to see and to be a part of,” said senior final vows, it is somewhat like a professor Emily Milke. To fully understand the importance of the making tenure. “A better way to say it is Jesuit’s final vows, it is necessary to know the this: the Society of Jesus is accepting that offer you made all those years ago as a process. “There’s never been a Jesuit smart novice. As another Jesuit said, at First Vows, enough to really explain clearly the final vows,” Kitten joked, who pronounced his you accept the Society; at Final Vows, the Society accepts you, ‘for better or worse,’” he final vows in 1972. explained. “Final vows marks the formal end of Baylon began discerning the priesthood our Jesuit formation. The Jesuits have the longest formation period of any religious during his fourth year of medical school, group in the church. From entrance to and in 1994 he entered the New Orleans ordination is 11 years and then after about Province of the Society of Jesus. Since then,
he has taught biology and chemistry in Houston, Texas and finished his theological studies in Cambridge, Mass. In 2005, Baylon was ordained and came to Spring Hill where he is now a professor and member of the Jesuit community. Baylon has been able to influence many students and colleagues throughout his time at Spring Hill College. “I can see he acts with love. Though quiet, that love is unmistakably present. Just listen to the way he talks. For me, he’s been a guide,” said sophomore Matthew Tusa. The large attendance at the celebration of his final vows certainly reflects how many lives he has touched. Baylon admitted that it has not sunk in yet that he has professed his final vows as a Jesuit. “I would just continue carrying out my ministry since this is where I encounter God in my life,” explained Baylon. He encouraged any student discerning ordination to “follow your heart and be patient with God.” His journey with the Society of Jesus has been special, especially with the prayers and friendship of the other Spring Hill Jesuits who have supported him along the way.
The SpringHillian staff congratulates and thanks Rev. Baylon, S.J. and the entire Spring Hill Jesuit community for the constant support and guidance they give to students on
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September 13, 2012
Gay marriage: Which side are you on?
By MatthewLaBORDE Managing Editor
In an opinion article in the New Yorker titled, “Wedding Bells,” Margaret Talbot makes a bold suggestion: “One day, not long from now, it will be hard to remember what worried people so much about gay and lesbian couples committing themselves to marriage.” Will we really look back on the issue of gay marriage and wonder why we ever debated over it? Maybe, but it is undeniable—the issue is one that is dividing our country, and it’s an issue that is weighing heavily on this election year. Talbot says in her comments that the issue is generational.
Or, we may be skeptical about where gay marriage has been legal “53% per cent (of Americans in 2011) were in favor (of gay what legalization of same-sex since 2003. The city has seen a marriage), but among those between marriage could do to our economy. growth in revenue in the wedding to gaymarraige. industry and generates income from the ages of eighteen and thirty-four According org, a non-profit, independent marriage licenses and income taxes. the number rose to 70%.” We, as young people, live in a research group, “the cost to the Economist write that allowing generation where we probably know federal government of extending same-sex couple to marry could somebody or know of somebody employment benefits to same- effect the economy, but not in a detrimental way. who is openly The issue is big enough to make me Enough of the gay. For us, it may financial talk; be a bit harder to question my political alliances. The our generation understand why Romney platform has publicly shown should be more allowing sameits disdain on the issue of gay marriage; concerned with sex couples to equal treatment, marry would whereas the Obama administration anyway (it’s in our demean the has remained fairly unwavering in their constitution!). institution of We’re in a time marriage, or why support. where President making the act Obama has legal would cause issues like high divorce rates among sex domestic partners of certain openly supported gay marriage. federal employees (like post office He’s the first sitting president to same-sex marriages. The PEW research group workers) would be $596 million make that stand. The issue is big enough to make says this about us: “Younger in mandatory spending and $302 generations are twice as likely to million in discretionary spending.” me question my political alliances. Yes, there’s that, but overall, it The Romney platform has publicly support gay marriage as opposed to older generations.” That’s pretty could potentially mean a net gain shown its disdain on the issue of cut-and-dry, but why is there still for the nation, or a financial gain gay marriage; whereas the Obama discrimination among young for certain areas that decide to administration has remained fairly people? Maybe it’s insecurities, or allow same-sex marriages. Take unwavering in their support. Provincetown, Mass. for example, Talbot compares the subject of gay maybe it’s how we were raised.
marriage to the issue of interracial relationships, which was a concern for people in the 1960’s. These couples were ostracized, and often put into a corner— segregated as second-class citizens. Sound familiar? Starting in 1978, though, 36 percent of Americans thought that interracial couples should be free to marry. Talbot states that this number continued to grow, and young people were the ones responsible for the change in public opinion. Is it our duty to fight for gay marriage? Not necessarily, but who says it isn’t our duty to fight for equality? That right is at the basis of our growth as a country—equal treatment creates opportunity, and ideally prosperity. As Democrats said at the national convention: “This election is not simply a choice between two candidates or two political parties, but between two fundamentally different paths for our country and our families.” They are right, and it begs the question: which side are you on?
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| OPINION
‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ sexualizes little girls
By LindseyFRECHOU Student Editor
“Why can’t I just be myself ?” Well sweetie, because if you want to win a tiara, you need fake teeth and three pounds of makeup. TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras” has been sharing this message with young girls since 2009. Is it the temper tantrums or spray tan sessions (once done with a pressure washer, I kid you not)
that make this show so enticing? Wait, it’s got to be the part where the mom feeds her six-year-old daughter 15 bags of Pixie Stix. I should know. I’ve watched “Toddlers and Tiaras” numerous times. I guess you could say it’s my guilty pleasure. As much as we love to laugh at the ridiculous pageant moms, there are some serious problems rooted at the heart of Toddlers and Tiaras. I think one of the main problems that I have with “Toddlers and Tiaras” is the emphasis on vanity. These little girls are being taught that their worth is based on the judgment of how much money is spent on a dress or how well makeup was applied to their already porcelain
skin. They are encouraged to throw the most outrageous temper tantrums and then get rewarded by winning a shiny crown. I want to see just one mother explain to her little girl that while the makeup serves a purpose for the pageant, inner beauty is the ultimate goal.
responsible for this flaw in our culture? Magazines highlight the most beautiful actresses in the world, but do they ever acknowledge women for their brilliant minds or kind deeds? I could be wrong, but I don’t think Mother Teresa or Condoleezza Rice were featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan. When did the definition of beauty become one that starts with size two and ends with long, blonde hair? What “Toddlers and Tiaras” fails to achieve in promoting inner beauty they make up for in breaking down self-esteem. America has watched countless little girls crying after losing the pageant. One little girl stated, “I won princess, but that's the only thing I got out of the whole pageant. It makes me really sad inside." Losing the pageant, however, isn’t the problem. The problem occurs when a mother tells her five-year-old daughter that she has to put on makeup so she can be pretty. Don’t get me wrong. Makeup, especially for little girls, can be fun. I remember how excited I would be to get ready for dance recitals because my mom would let me try on her lipstick. I felt like a princess. Those memories are really special but what I cherish most is my dad making me feel like a princess every day, makeup or not. My heart breaks when I think of the little girls who truly believe they are only beautiful after their pageant wear is on and the photographer airbrushes their pictures. You can disagree with me that “Toddlers and Tiaras” hinders a girl’s self-esteem, but it’s difficult to argue that the show doesn’t promote the sexualization of little girls. Let’s take the girl who was dressed up as Dolly Parton, complete with a padded bra. Or how about the three-year-old that strutted across the stage wearing thigh-high boots and an exposed
My heart breaks when I think of the little girls who truly believe they are only beautiful after their pageant wear is on and the photographer airbrushes their pictures. The emphasis on external beauty is certainly disconcerting, but is “Toddlers and Tiaras” completely
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midriff to impersonate the prostitute character made famous by Julia Roberts in the film “Pretty Woman.” Parents might think it’s all in good fun to dress their daughters up in sexy clothes and teach them to dance like Beyonce` but really it’s teaching them that the exploitation of their bodies is positive and something to strive for in life. The American Psychological Association has a report on the sexualization of girls and how sexualized media can have serious negative impacts on their cognitive and emotional development, which can often lead to eating disorders and depression. The report shows that girls are not the only children in danger of these images, since boys are now being taught to value women based on their sex appeal. Let’s think to the future. If this continues we are going to have old women in tiaras lining up for therapy sessions to deal with selfesteem issues inculcated in them by their frivolous stage mothers. I think it’s time we start breaking through this culture of sex and promoting modesty and inner beauty. Let’s get toddlers out of tiaras and into a sandbox.
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September 13, 2012
Students advertise Delta Chi’s Earth Ball event.
Students line up to give blood.
Men’s Soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal.
Mark Mullen donates blood at Life South Blood Drive.
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September 13, 2012
| BadgerZone
Students congregate outside the Student Center enjoying the beautiful day.
Brian Kampen roller blades to class.
Erin Claxton plays soccer for the Lady Badgers.
Penny Gyan participates in National Pro-Life Chalk Day.
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September 13, 2012
Can I take your order? The sushi is where it’s at. No cook time, all delicious. Evan Broussard
Munchin’ for McKinney’s By CaleFINTA Staff Reporter
In the three years since McKinney’s opened in the new student center, the on-campus grill has been continuously evolving to truly reflect a more pub-like atmosphere. Seniors at Spring Hill can remember trekking to the Cloister, which was located in the Outlaw Recreation Center, to fulfill their after-hours dining needs. The Cloister moved to the student center for the 2010 fall semester, and it was renamed McKinney’s in February 2011. “I’m nostalgic for the old Cloister,” said senior Joseph Rowe. “But really, McKinney’s has a much better atmosphere. It feels like a sports bar.” And McKinney’s certainly does feels like a sports bar. The dining area has several TV’s which are usually showing ESPN, a pool table and Badger sports memorabilia adorning the walls. The new menu definitely compliments the sports bar ambience. McKinney’s serves up bar food like
wings and nachos, and several new sandwiches have been added to the menu. In addition to the classic Badger Burger and Freedom Philly Steak Sandwich, students can now order sandwiches like the Buff and Bleu Sandwich, the Pub Club, the Patty Melt and the Father Rueben,
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap. The wrap is served on a nine inch pita with feta cheese, which is an upgrade from last year’s Smokey T Wrap. Also new to the menu is the McKinney’s Chicken and Waffles, which gives you a fresh waffle with pecan butter and two chicken tenders. Students have noticed a lack of appetizers, however. “I feel like they took some of the best things off of the menu,” said junior Marie Booth. “I miss the hummus and mozzarella sticks. It was perfect for when I wasn’t that hungry.” The Who Dat Dip, which was a big hit last year, is also absent from this semester’s menu. Senior Robert Boudreaux, who is watching his physique, is frustrated with McKinney’s for not offering a salad. “I feel like the new menu doesn’t cater to everyone,” he said. “There aren’t any healthy items. Nearly every restaurant offers salad for those
“Chicken Quesadilla, it cooks fast and it’s one of the only old menu items.” Belen Gomez
Freedom Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich!
I’m nostalgic for the old Cloister. But really, McKinney’s has a much better atmosphere. It feels like a sports bar. which is a six ounce burger served on toasted rye bread with sautéed onions and provolone cheese. The sexiest addition of the bunch has to be the new Waffle Sandwich. It’s a meal of two fried eggs, cheese and applewood bacon served between two Belgian waffles. The best part: it’s the cheapest sandwich on the menu. There are also some new nonsandwich items on the menu. Students can now order a Grilled
Trey Smith
who are health conscious. We have items like chicken and waffles and a waffle sandwich, but no salad.” The new McKinney’s seems to be directing students towards bigger meals, and, consequently, towards bigger prices. Half of the items on the menu are over $7. The saving grace, though, is that McKinney’s accepts Badger Bucks. Spending $7.50 on a BLT isn’t that bad when students aren’t
actually taking money out of their wallets. And when Badger Bucks do start getting low at the end of the semester, you can always get the classic Cheapo Burger, an offmenu item that only costs $1.50 without fries and a drink. Though McKinney’s may have lost some of the student favorites, it is broadening its menu and fully embracing its sports bar aura.
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September 13, 2012
In case you missed it:
tweets from the conventions By AislinnSHEVLIN Staff Reporter
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions kicked off two weeks ago, signifying the start of the election season. The Republicans held their convention first in Tampa and the Democrats held theirs in Charlotte last week. The conventions occurred in the middle of the week so many students probably weren’t able to tune in live in the midst of class preparations. Luckily, celebrities and politicos took to Twitter to commentate on each event’s proceedings. Mitt Romney accepted the GOP nomination, but the biggest headline from the RNC was Clint Eastwood’s speech. Eastwood spoke to the crowd with an empty chair and “invisible Obama” present on stage with him prompting Republicans and Democrats to either cheer or jeer. At the DNC, Bill Clinton grabbed headlines for defending Obama’s time in office and each DNC speaker made a case for “four more years.”
Tweets from the #RNC
“In which I get my GOP friends mad: Michelle Obama is good at this. But then First Ladies always are.”
“Mitt Romney has won the GOP nomination! So inspiring. The man overcame crushing privilege to make it here.”
- Erick Erickson @EWErickson
- Stephen Colbert @StephenAtHome
“Where do I vote for Michelle Obama’s arms?” - Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow
“so far Hillary got the biggest cheer in Pres Clinton speech” - Greta Van Susteren @gretawire
“If Joe Biden were thirty years younger (but still Vice President) a good headline might be “Biden’ His Time” - B.J. Novak @bjnovak
“Pres finished..same old stump speech....as he said choice has never been as clear” - Jack Welch @jack_welch
“Love him or hate him, THAT was one of the great speeches in modern political history. #Clinton” - Piers Morgan @piersmorgan
“Americans deserve a president who gets it; a leader who understands we’re not better off, and who has a plan to fix the economy.” - Paul Ryan @PaulRyanVP
If Biden doesn’t get a slot on “Dancing With the Stars” after this speech, there is no America. - Michael Ian Black @michaelianblack
“We still have more to do.” - Joe Biden. God help us. #DNC - Michelle Malkin @michellemalkin
“Both parties should agree to ban their pundits from saying “The fact of the matter is...” - Zach Braff @zachbraff
“Did Clint Eastwood make it more acceptable for Hollywood to make fun of the president?” - Laura Ingraham @IngrahamAngle
“The Clint Eastwood speech is gonna play a lot better once they finish animating Roger Rabbit into that chair.” - Seth MacFarlane @SethMacFarlane
“I loved watching Clint Eastwood last night--he was terrific!” - Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
“Pete rose gets mentioned more at the hall of fame than the republicans mention George bush at this convention” - Chris Rock @chrisrock
“Well done. Congrats Mitt.” - Rick Santorum @RickSantorum
“Respect to Clint. 82 years old and putting Twitter over capacity.” - Seth Meyers @sethmeyers21
“Excellent speech from my good friend @ PaulRyanVP. Americans are eager for the bold leadership of #RomneyRyan2012 #r3” - Eric Cantor @EricCantor
Dems have Michael Moore and we have Clint Eastwood: Double-Cheeseburger vs. Magnum .45 - Ann Coulter @AnnCoulter
#ClintEastwood is really getting into the big Labor Day weekend - today he was yelling at a Lawn Chair - Bill Maher @billmaher
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Artist Spotlight: Michal Franti & Spearhead By BrendanPECHON Staff Reporter
BayFest is just around the corner, and to celebrate its arrival, the SpringHillian will be featuring “artist spotlights” to dive a bit deeper into the acts behind the BayFest lineup. This week, we will be looking at the life-loving artist Michael Franti and Spearhead. “Music is something you can’t hold in your hands, smell it, taste it or even see it, yet somehow just coming together and feeling these little vibrations that tickle our eardrums can somehow lift us all up out of our most difficult moments in life to unimaginable heights,” said Michael Franti. Michael Franti strives for his music to be uplifting and mood changing. Born in Oakland, Calif., Franti was adopted by a Finnish American couple.
After starting several semisuccessful bands of varying genres in his college years, Franti was confident that he could adequately create music that was suitable and enjoyable for everyone.
Franti formed Spearhead in 1994, and grew his musical voice and variety with each of his first four albums. In 2008, Franti’s album “All Rebel Rockers” rocketed him onto the charts, featuring his biggest hit, “Say Hey (I Love You).” Franti is not one to flaunt his success. In fact, he’s not even one for shoes, and hasn’t worn any for the past 10 years. Needless to say, Franti is an
original artist with a lot to say. His latest album, “The Sound of Sunshine,” was written to be uplifting and inspirational to those in need. “Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose,” said Franti. His songs sing of love and respect for all humanity, and to him, these are the most important aspects of life. For Franti, “To play for people and share your songs with them is to make a real connection. That’s why we play our shows outside for those who can’t afford to come inside. They need the songs too--maybe more.” Don’t miss Michael Franti and Spearhead on Sunday, Oct. 7 at BayFest.
App of the week: Ham On The Run By ThomasWILL Staff Reporter
This semester’s first app of the week is Ham on the Run by Glu Games Inc. Ham on the Run is an arcade style game where one controls a pig as it dashes across a farm. As with many arcade games, there is no definitive end to the game, the pig runs until it dies. The object of the game is to have the highest possible score when the pig finally dies. The longer you run, the higher your score will be. But as simple as the gameplay seems, there is more to do than just run across a farm. You can increase your score by running over
or jumping on the many chickens or by collecting the veggies and coins that are in your way. At the end of every run, the veggies you collected are added to your bank to be saved and spent on upgrades. But that is not all you can grab. There are two different tokens that float around as you run. One is a ticket that allows you to spin the wheel for prizes after you die. The other grants you one of four vehicles that will not only make your pig much more difficult to stop but will probably give you a good laugh as well. Ham on the Run should provide hours of entertainment and is available for free in the iTunes App store.
Just reddit
By ThomasWILL Staff Reporter
Social media has been one of the fastest growing trends on the Internet over the last decade. And while Facebook has maintained much of the spotlight over that time, other sites have also grown immensely in popularity. Reddit is one of those sites. Reddit is the self-entitled “front page of the internet,” and has been growing since it went live in 2005. According to its website, last month Reddit had over 43 million unique visitors from 173 different countries viewing over 3.5 billion pages. “Reddit is a great place for finding out current events because it always seems to have a different slant than normal media,” said sophomore Alexis Esneault, “It offers the opportunity to be part of a community while remaining anonymous.” According to the website, Reddit works from its users, known as redditors, voting on each story. The popular stories rise to the top and the less popular stories sink to the bottom. Anyone can create a community, called a subreddit, and according to the website, “Each subreddit is independent and moderated by a team of volunteers.” There is no limit to what subreddits one will find while browsing the site. Spring Hill College even has its own subreddit. “Reddit is anonymous and unlike Facebook has a beautiful down vote feature, thus being far less annoying,” said junior Kevin Macar, “It’s really the forum for ideas that optimistic people envisioned the internet becoming; albeit with far more cats, bacon, and Futurama references.”
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including Spring Hill, which means the Badgers will need to remain in good form to defeat top five teams The Spring Hill College men’s such as Southern Polytechnic and soccer team is now 5-0 after defeating Auburn-Montgomery. Concordia College-Selma on Sunday According to Link, “we’ve been afternoon. The undefeated start is playing well, but we have still been the best in the program’s history. making unnecessary turnovers that The Badgers stitched together yet lead to goals.” another come from behind win when The 2012 squad is young sophomore Esteban Angel answered across the roster. Out of the 28 the Hornets’ first half goal in the 50th players, there are 12 freshmen, 13 minute by scooping up a loose ball near sophomores and only three juniors. the net. Sophomore Tyler Hartlage, “Our being young can definitely be who lead the team in 2011 with eight a disadvantage,” said Link, “but, our goals, added two more to give the youth makes us eager to play and Badgers the clear advantage going into very adaptable.” the final minutes. Captain Patrick Culotta, another In response to the team’s impressive three-year starter for the Badgers, start, captain Nick Link remained likes what he sees in the new focused in his plans for the team: “We freshman players: “The freshman can’t settle for just a good start, we need class has meshed in with the rest of to clean up the little things.” Link, a the team right away, and because three-year starter for the Badgers, hopes we’re all close friends, we’re all to carry over the winning attitude into willing to work hard for each other.” conference play, where the Badgers will After finishing the 2011 season face their toughest competition. 10-9, (the program’s first winning The Southern States Athletic season in its 20-year history), the Conference (SSAC) currently has four Badgers were looking to improve teams in the top 15 nationally, not this year under third year coach Tim By MatthewLaBORDE Managing Editor
Sophomore Tyler Hartlage waits for a cross from a teammate in the final minutes of the game photo by Matthew LaBorde
Brooks. The men’s team, according to Culotta, has exceptional camaraderie. “We’re a group of 28 friends who look out for each other no matter what,” said Culotta. The team hopes to set the pace for future squads in order to create a winning tradition. “We all
have a common dream,” said Culotta, “to keep making Badger soccer history and to build a winning program.” The Badgers will travel to Thomasville, Ga., to face Warner University in a non-conference match up on Friday, Sept. 14.
BADGER SPORTS More sports information can be found on www.shcbadgers.com
This Friday, the Men’s soccer team will face Warner University in a non-conference match up in Thomasville, Ga. The soccer team is currently 5-0.
The men’s and women’s cross country teams will run in the Azalea City Classic. In their last race, the men ran 6th and the women ran 5th.
The soccer team will close out the weekend in Georgia to face Thomas University.
Also this Friday, the volleyball team will go to Faulkner University. The team is currently 8-3 and is undefeated at home.
The volleyball team will be traveling to Lee University on Sept. 15, one of our biggest rivals.
Volleyball has a match on Tuesday, Sept.18 at Loyola University.
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A tale of two Andy’s Roddick retires, Murray wins first major and ends British drought AislinnSHEVLIN Staff Reporter
Saints win appeal Vilma, Smith and others get reinstated, for now.
By ThomasWILL Staff Reporter
All four of the players connected to the bounty scandal that struck the New Orleans Saints this offseason had their suspensions overturned by a three-member arbitration panel last Friday. During the offseason, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell handed out sanctions on the New Orleans Saints current and former players and coaches associated with the bountygate scandal. Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita, Will Smith and Anthony Hargrove were supposed to serve suspensions that would have made Fujita miss the first three games, Smith the first four games, Hargrove the first eight games and Vilma the entire 2012-2013 season. The ruling did not permanently void the suspensions. NFL spokesperson Greg Aiello said that the commissioner would “make an expedited determination of the discipline imposed” for violating the league’s bounty rule. “Until that determination is made, the four players are reinstated and eligible to play starting this weekend,” Aiello said. The NFL Players Association
released this statement about the panel’s ruling: “We are pleased that the appeals panel ruled unanimously to lift the players’ suspensions immediately. We will continue to vigorously protect the rights of all players.” The ruling came on the eve of the first weekend of the season. That allowed Vilma, Fujita and Smith to all be with their current team for the season opener, and it allowed free-agent Hargrove to begin contacting teams searching for his next chance to play a down. However, the Saints placed Vilma, who is still recovering from knee surgery this offseason, on the physically unable to perform list Monday, and will not be eligible to play until after week 7. Shortly after the ruling was handed down Vilma tweeted, “Victory is mine!!!! -stewie griffin” Because of the scandal, general manager Mickey Loomis will still miss the first eight weeks, assistant coach Joe Vitt will still miss six weeks, and head coach Sean Payton cannot have any contact with the team for the entire season. No one knows yet if this ruling will have any effect on their suspensions.
There’s something about the U.S. Open tennis tournament that seems to incite an enthusiasm and I hate to be cliché, but, energy, not found at the other major tournaments in Europe and Australia. The combination of New York’s elite with tennis stars at the last major of the year in New York City always creates drama, and this year’s U.S. Open was no exception. The biggest headline near the start of the tournament, which takes place in Flushing Meadows, Queens every year, was Andy Roddick’s announcement that it would be his last tournament ever. This didn’t come as a huge surprise since Roddick has struggled the past few years with injuries and because he had just turned thirty, which is archaic in tennis years, but it made for a good story. His announcement ignited an outpouring of support from around the world and especially from the New York crowd. Roddick is the classic underdog. He has been the lone American to win a major from his generation, a U.S. Open victory that came near the start of his career in 2003. But his accomplishments were in the shadow of Sampras, Agassi, Courier and the great American players who came before him and won multiple slams. He didn’t have the storybook ending that Sampras had, who closed out his career with a U.S. Open Championship, but Andy Roddick has always been more about the fight.
Roddick’s most famous match was a loss to Roger Federer in the 2009 Wimbledon Final in which he demonstrated his toughness and ability to go toe-totoe with the best player in the history of the game, barely losing 16-14 in the fifth set. He summed up his career on court after his loss to Juan Martin Del Potro in the fourth round saying, “It’s been a road- a lot of ups, a lot of downs, a lot of great moments.” Roddick’s loss in the fourth round and Roger Federer’s loss in the quarterfinals paved the way for another Andy who has also felt the pressure of being the lone hope for a nation. The young Scot came into the U.S. Open with an Olympic gold medal and some much needed confidence. Murray’s fifth try in a major final proved the charm as he overtook Novak Djokovic in a nearly five-hour long fight with a final score of 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2. Despite tennis being a non-contact sport, the Murray-Djokovic final mimicked a boxing match at times, with each player digging, hitting, lunging and falling for every ball in the gusty wind conditions. When Murray served for the match, there was such anticipation in the air that finally he would do it. Seventy-six years after Fred Perry did it in 1936, the Brits have a winner. Not a bad end for either Andy.
Thursday night football
V.S Coming off a week one loss to the Sanfransisco 49’ers, the Packers are looking to bounce back this Monday night against the Chicago Bears, who are 1-0 after defeating an inexperienced Indianapolis Colts. This match up is the oldest rivarly in the National Football League (NFL). The Packers will look in the direction of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to produce big numbers with his huge array of weapons. But, the Chicago defense, who looked stable in week one, will look to stop the high-powered offense of the Packers. The Chicago defense held the Colts to 63 rushing yards in week one. The X-Factor for the Packers will be wide out Greg Jennings, who will look to get over the middle, trying to avoid the Bears very talented linebackers. If going through the air fails, look for Cedric Benson to create some more versatility in the run game. The Bears offensive line will have to protect quarterback Jay Cutler, to ensure that he stays upright the entire game. Without Cutler, the workload will fall on running back Matt Forte, who has had to carry his team before. Look out for Brandon Marshall also, Chicago’s stud wide receiver.
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Weekend Warriors
Above: Sophomore Haley Funderburg avoids a defender. Right: Sophomore Emily Thorpe sends a pass to the middle of the field. Photos by BrandyJONES.
The women’s soccer team is currently 3-3, losing their last two games.
Left: Sophomores Scout Kirkikis and Mike Anderson run in New Orleans. Top: Senior Payton Tanner and Junior Emily Dolan. The Cross Country men’s team placed sixth out of eight teams last weekend. The women placed 5th in the race. Photos by WillKIRKIKIS